Ancestor Veneration – Moonzie Momma

Memorial Day Under the Metaphysical Moon: Honoring Ancestors and Embracing Renewal

A woman with braided hair and a green dress kneels barefoot in a sunny backyard garden, weaving a wreath of rosemary and red poppies at a wooden ritual table. An American flag is visible in the background.

Memorial Day Under the Metaphysical Moon: Honoring Ancestors and Embracing Renewal May 25, 2026 As the late-May sun warms the earth and we gather for Memorial Day, the air carries its usual scent of backyard barbecues, fresh-cut grass, and pool chlorine. But for those of us who walk a slightly […]

From The Goddess Companion April 8

Japanese children in traditional clothing and elders gather at a temple garden during Hana Matsuri. A young girl pours sweet hydrangea tea over a small statue of the baby Buddha surrounded by flowers, while a serene stone statue of Kuan-Yin stands under cherry blossoms in the background.

April 8 Evil may find me some day, hell’s demons and earth’s savage beasts surround me.Illness may find me, and other sadnesses.Age and death may find their way to me. But Kuan-Yin can find me too. I am never hidden from her goodness, from her compassionate glance, her infinite blessing, […]

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Reflection on Memorial Day

An outdoor, witchy Memorial Day altar on a wooden bench, featuring a lit white candle, blooming red poppies, fresh rosemary sprigs, polished black obsidian stones, and a steaming cup of herbal tea. A small wooden sign reads, "Memorial Day 2023: Honoring the Fallen. May 29th." In the background, a vintage black-and-white photograph of a soldier rests against old books, with a soft-focus view of a lavender garden and a green landscape at dusk.

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Reflection on Memorial Day The end of May brings a distinct shift in the air. The soil is warm, the spring blossoms are giving way to the deep greens of impending summer, and the veil—while not as thin as it is during Samhain—feels uniquely poignant. […]